carrot-cake-with-cream-cheese-frosting

This recipe is made with the Breville Quick Touch ™ Microwave. It has Smart Settings, which take the guesswork out of cooking and reheating. This recipe is an oldie but goodie. You can now make carrot cake using your microwave.

Ingredients:

Two eggs

½ cup light olive oil

½ cup milk

1 cup caster sugar

1½ cups self-raising flour

One teaspoon cinnamon

½ teaspoon bicarbonate soda

1 cup (approx three medium) carrots, grated

½ cup canned crushed pineapple in natural juice drained well

½ cup chopped walnuts, plus extra for garnish

Cream Cheese Frosting

30g butter, softened

125g cream cheese, softened

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

1 ½ cups icing sugar, sifted

Method:

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, oil and milk.
2. Fold in the cinnamon, flour, and bi-carb soda until just combined.
3. Add pineapple, carrots, and walnuts. Pour the mixture into a 22cm greased ring pan that is microwave-safe and heat-proof.
4. Place the cake pan on a microwave rack or a cup and plate upside down.
5. Choose 50% power and select 12 minutes of cooking time. Press the START button
6. Check that the cake is done with a skewer after 10 minutes. Remove the cake from the pan and let it cool on a rack. Place absorbent paper over the cake if it has spots of moisture on its surface.

Cream Cheese Frosting

1. Beat butter, cream cheese, and vanilla with an electric mixer on medium speed for 1-2 minutes or until well blended.
2. Once sugar is added, increase the speed to mix well.
3. Spread over cooled cake, and garnish with extra walnuts.